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BV51 XDJ

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,248 mi
Last recorded119,248 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,722 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 1 Dec 2011 111,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limits

slight play offside rear bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 91,263 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on limits

slight play offside rear bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,125 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 122,149 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 122,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 114,041 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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BV51 XDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 XDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV51 XDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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